VICTORIA

This smile totally lights up the room!!

Victoria is a smiley girl who is described as being very empathetic. She comforts her foster mother and other children when they are upset. 

When our staff visited with her during a recent Journey of Hope trip, she found a large stuffed animal and cuddled with it during her visit with us.

Victoria is deaf and has not been receiving schooling. Her caregivers say that she uses body language to communicate her needs and they feel that she is capable of learning sign language. They feel that her mental development is on par with other children her age and she is age appropriate in other aspects of her development.

Her file also noted that she had “brain dysplasia” but her caregivers said that the diagnosis was not confirmed with testing and seemed unaware of the diagnosis. Victoria enjoys playing with other children, but she can also play well by herself. When she plays alone, she enjoys spending time in front of mirrors. Victoria is living in a foster family unit at the orphanage. She is a cute girl with a very happy disposition.

There is a $4000 Promise Child Grant available to families who qualify to help with the costs of this adoption. Please contact WACAP at ckids@wacap.org for more information.

CHESSA Born December 2010

Chessa, born December 2010: repaired cleft lip, unrepaired cleft palate, hearing loss.

Chessa has spent all of her nearly four years living in her orphanage. She received cleft lip surgery in 2012 but currently has not had her palate repaired. She is only able to drink milk and is not given solid food. Due to her palate issues she has suffered repeated ear infections that have left her deaf. She does not speak because she cannot hear.  Her lack of speech could also be because of her open palate. Please don't let that scare you from asking about this precious child.  ASL can help with communication. 

She likes to play alone or stay with the aunts. She is afraid of strangers. She can walk and climb. She does not run or jump. Chessa has good fine motor skills.

Unfortunately for Chessa she has had an IQ exam that did not account for her lack of hearing. She also carries a diagnosis of mental delay. What opportunities would this girl have if she was taught ASL? What would it be like to be trapped in silence?

Chessa does exhibit some institutional behaviors. She likes to spin and shake her head. It would be impossible to know if this is the result of her silent isolation or if she has some autistic behavior. Chessa has round and big eyes, black and bright, has long eyelashes, making her eyes beautiful. She is gentle, smart and obedient, and is a quiet little girl.

Contact Nina Thompson at 

nina.thompson@chiadopt.org  and put CHESSA in the subject line. 

SHAUN Age 7 UPDATE ~ GRANT ADDED

Meet soon to be 7 year old Shaun.
 UPDATE: $4,000 AGENCY GRANT- AGENCY FEES WILL BE $2,500 FOR SHAUN'S ADOPTION.

He is listed with Madison Adoption Associates and is diagnosed with bilateral atresia of external ears (moderate conductive hearing loss), which is very manageable and totally treatable! Diana at Madison met him last year and said he is VERY sweet.Laura Rogers Kirkland met him last year too and said: "OH OH!! I LOVE THIS LITTLE GUY!!! OH MY WHAT A SWEET LOVING LITTLE THING!! ADORABLE!! I mean OH MYYYYYYY.... someone needs to take this guy home tomorrow- he is PRECIOUS!"

From his file: He is not affected by atresia of bilateral auricles. He likes being with and playing with other children. When called loudly, he will turn to you and smile to you happily. This tells me he is likely Hard of Hearing.  Shriner's can help with the microtia of his outer ears.  His outer ears CAN be reconstructed to have a more uniform appearance.

He likes helping his teacher- when the teacher praises him or affirms him, he gets very happy. He is also willing to help other children. He is extroverted, active, and restless.


VIDEOS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GiB_NdFeND8https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHHkHTXTgGc

ARCHER ~ October 2002

Are you an ASL family? Are you willing to LEARN ASL? Oh, how this boy needs you!

Archer, born October 2002, is a charismatic boy, who was not shy when our staff saw him on a trip. He seemed to enjoy having an audience, and performed some cartwheels and breakdance moves!

Caregivers report he loves all sports, but especially basketball. Archer is deaf, and does not speak. He attends a boarding school for the deaf Monday through Friday, and has learned simple sign language. With orphanage caregivers he uses gestures and body language to communicate. They say he cannot read lips, but he was very skilled at sensing what our staff was asking him to do and responding appropriately.

When not at school, Archer lives in a foster family unit in an apartment at the orphanage. A married couple cares for 5-6 children of various ages. His foster mother reports he is a big help with the other children, and voluntarily helps her with cleaning and chores. He is also a carrier of a blood condition, though it is not active. Archer is a happy boy with a great laugh, who would surely blossom in a family of his own.

Archer's file is currently with WACAP. He was part of their Journey of Hope trip this year and there is quite a bit of updated info, pics and video upon request.

There is a $4000 Promise Child Grant available to eligible families to assist with the cost of this adoption.

Please email ckids@wacap.org for more info on handsome Archer!

Video: https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10152694384488622&set=o.287146781367112&type=2&theater

Aubrie's Story

Aubrie's Story
Age: 5 years, 5 months

Gender: Female

Country: China

Status: Special Focus
Aubrie's Special Needs

Special Needs:
Developmental Condition, Ear/Hearing Condition

Aubrie is a precious little girl with hearing loss in her right

ear and a language disorder. Her medical file notes that it is unknown whether the hearing loss is congenital or formed later in life.

She cannot speak, but is active, smiley, and can understand 

facial expressions and words of others. 

Aubrie is from one of our orphanage  partnerships and is 

designated as Special Focus 

so a family at any stage is eligible to adopt her."

website - www.awaa.org/wc

email - waitingchildren@awaa.org or info@ awaa.org

Toll Free: 800-429-3369
Phone: 703-356-8447

Welcome Friends,
This Blog is dedicated to the Children of China who have lost their hearing, been born Deaf, or hard of hearing (HoH).

Hearing Loss can happen in many ways... too much loudness, an accident, birth defects which affect the ears,  illness, antibiotics, or genetics.  Deafness can be sudden or progressive.   Deafness can be unilateral or bilateral.  Deafness is NOT contagious.  Deafness IS isolating.

On this blog I will feature children who are Deaf, HoH or deaf... All these children need a home with parents willing to step up and learn American Sign Language to help the children have access to the communication they need.

There are MANY, MANY kids in China who receive NO education, NO sign language, NO way to communicate except through gestures.  When children with disability age out at age 14... I fear for them.  Girls especially are at a disadvantage and are likely to end up sold into the sex trades...  Boys are likely to end up as beggars to subsist. Eking out a living of destitution...  

Spread the word... Silence Beyond Our Control can help a child find their families.  I am NOT an agency. I am simply a VOICE for the Silent ones.